A citywide push for cleaner travel brings free transit options to Angelenos<\/p>\n
Earth Day just got a whole lot greener \u2013 and cheaper. Metro and Metrolink are rolling out free rides across Los Angeles today, nudging riders toward a more sustainable way to get around.<\/p>\n
Angelenos will have access to buses, trains and Metro Micro<\/a>, a rideshare service located in eight zones in L.A. County, from Wednesday until 3 a.m. Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n For Metrolink access, no tickets are required. Riders can travel on any train line by simply stepping aboard and claiming a seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAs high gas prices continue to put a strain on communities across the region, we encourage Southern Californians to ride for free on April 22 and discover the ease of climbing aboard one of our trains to get where they\u2019re going,\u201d Metrolink Board Chair Doug Chaffee said.<\/p>\n FREE \ud83d\ude8d\ud83d\ude87\ud83d\udeb2\ud83d\ude90 RIDES on Wed, April 22, for Earth Day! <\/p>\n This is your planet\u2014ride for it<\/p>\n Transit trips \u2702\ufe0f emissions!<\/p>\n Bike Share-use code 042226<\/p>\n Micro-use code EARTHDAY26<\/p>\n To plan a trip, use Google\/Apple maps, Transit or Moovit app or https:\/\/t.co\/uQLolAJyCL<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7 NASA pic.twitter.com\/cXXBg23wAA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Metro Los Angeles (@metrolosangeles) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n In addition to access to public transportation, Metro will allow 30-minute free rides on any Metro Bike, which can be claimed multiple times throughout the day. The ride can be redeemed with the promo code 042226 through either the Metro Bike Share kiosk, online or in the Metro Bike Share app.\u00a0<\/p>\n By allowing city residents to explore Metro\u2019s numerous modes of transportation, the public transit system aims to inspire more people to reduce their environmental footprints beyond Earth Day.<\/p>\n Metro is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saying it has cut greenhouse gas emissions from its vehicles and facilities by nearly 68% since 2017 and remains on track to meet its goal of a 79% reduction by 2030.<\/p>\n Scroll to continue reading<\/p>\n \u201cNo single trip will solve climate change,\u201d Metro\u2019s website reads. \u201cBut millions of small choices, made every day, add up.\u201d<\/p>\n Earth Day Events in Los Angeles Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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